Seattle has been part of legal cannabis history for a long time.
Washington was one of the first states in the country to legalize recreational cannabis, and Seattle has spent more than a decade developing a cannabis culture of its own. Today, the city's weed stores offer everything from classic Washington flower and affordable everyday options to small-batch growers, concentrates, edibles, infused pre-rolls and products that didn't even exist when recreational sales first began.
So, does Seattle have the best weed in the country?
We'll let you decide that.
But there are a few things that make Seattle cannabis worth talking about.
Washington Has a Huge Variety of Cannabis
Walk into a good Seattle weed store today and the amount of choice can be a little overwhelming.
Flower alone can include dozens of growers and an enormous range of strains, terpene profiles, THC levels, package sizes and price points.
And cannabis in Seattle goes far beyond flower.
Depending on what's currently available, you'll find products like:
- Flower
- Pre-rolls
- Infused pre-rolls
- Vape cartridges
- Disposable vapes
- Concentrates
- Edibles
- Cannabis beverages
- Topicals
- CBD products
That's one of the biggest differences between shopping for weed today and shopping during Washington's earliest days of recreational legalization.
The question isn't usually "Can I find cannabis?"
It's "Which of these hundreds of options is actually right for me?"
Seattle Has Access to Cannabis Grown Across Washington
One thing that's easy to forget when talking about "Seattle weed" is that the cannabis sold in Seattle isn't necessarily grown in Seattle.
Washington has a regulated, in-state cannabis market. Licensed producers and processors throughout the state supply licensed Washington retailers.
That gives Seattle cannabis shoppers access to products made by growers and processors from different parts of Washington, each with their own growing methods, genetics, product styles and specialties.
Some producers focus heavily on premium flower. Others build their reputation around value. Some specialize in concentrates, pre-rolls, edibles or specific types of genetics.
A good weed store doesn't need every product available.
It needs the right mix of them.
Good Weed Isn't Just About THC
The cannabis industry spent years putting a huge amount of attention on THC percentages.
Higher number. Higher price. Better weed.
Except it isn't that simple.
THC is certainly part of the equation, but it doesn't tell you everything about the quality of cannabis or the experience you're going to have.
Freshness, genetics, growing and curing practices, terpene profile and your own preferences can all matter.
Two strains with similar THC percentages can smell, taste and feel completely different.
That's why shopping based entirely on the biggest THC number on the label can cause you to overlook some really good cannabis.
Seattle Cannabis Shoppers Have Choices at Every Price Point
Great cannabis also doesn't have to mean buying the most expensive jar in the store.
One of the benefits of Washington's mature cannabis market is the range of products available at different price points.
Some people want top-shelf flower and are willing to pay for it. Others want something reliable and affordable for everyday use. Plenty of people fall somewhere in the middle.
There's room for all of them.
At Seattle Cannabis Co., we think a good cannabis menu should give you options instead of assuming everyone shops the same way.
Tell us what you're looking for and what you want to spend. That's a much better starting point than automatically pointing you toward the most expensive thing on the shelf.
Your Budtender Matters
Having hundreds of products doesn't help much if nobody can explain them.
This is where the experience of shopping at a good Seattle weed store can really matter.
A budtender should be able to ask a few questions and help narrow down the menu.
Are you shopping for flower, a vape, an edible or something else?
Do you have a budget?
Are there particular flavors or strains you've enjoyed before?
Do you want something similar to a product you've already tried, or are you looking for something completely different?
You don't need to know every cannabis term before walking into a store.
That's part of what we're here for.
Seattle Has Been Doing Legal Weed for More Than a Decade
Washington voters approved recreational cannabis legalization in 2012, and legal recreational sales began in 2014.
That means Seattle's legal cannabis industry isn't brand new anymore.
Stores have had years to learn what customers actually buy. Producers have had years to develop their brands and products. Customers have become more knowledgeable and selective.
The market has changed enormously along the way.
Some brands disappeared. New ones took their place. Product categories exploded. Prices changed. Quality improved in some areas, and customers became much better at recognizing what they actually like.
Seattle's cannabis scene today is the result of more than a decade of that evolution.
So, Does Seattle Have the Best Weed?
We're obviously a little biased.
But "best weed" is subjective.
The strongest flower isn't automatically the best. The most expensive eighth isn't automatically the best. And the strain your friend loves isn't automatically going to be the strain you love.
What Seattle does have is choice.
We have access to an enormous variety of Washington cannabis products, experienced producers, established retailers and budtenders who have spent years learning the market.
The fun part is figuring out what's best for you.
Looking for Weed in Seattle?
If you're searching for a Seattle weed store, come see us at Seattle Cannabis Co. in Rainier Valley.
We're locally owned, we've been part of Seattle's cannabis community since the early days of recreational legalization, and our budtenders can help you sort through the options without making cannabis more complicated than it needs to be.
Whether you're looking for flower, pre-rolls, concentrates, vapes, edibles or just want some help figuring out what to try next, stop in and talk to us.
Because Seattle may or may not have the best weed in America.
But we've got plenty worth trying.
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